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The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable
A Dutch Moroccan fan helped immortalize Wu-Tang Clan but nearly destroyed it with a $2m art album auction.
In brief
A Dutch Moroccan fan helped immortalize Wu-Tang Clan but nearly destroyed it with a $2m art album auction. Tarik Azzougarh, a Dutch Moroccan hip-hop fan, created a $2 million art album for Wu-Tang Clan that nearly destroyed the group after Martin Shkreli bought it. Originally reported by Decider.
Tarik Azzougarh's Story
Tarik Azzougarh, a Dutch Moroccan kid in Tilburg, Netherlands, faced bullying and racism but loved hip-hop and Wu-Tang Clan.
Wu-Tang Clan's Rise
Wu-Tang Clan, led by RZA, became a multiplatinum sensation with albums Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Wu-Tang Forever.
Tarik Joins Wu-Tang
Tarik, redubbed Cilvaringz, signed with Wu-Tang minor leaguers the Killa Beez and released an album.
The OUATIS Album
Tarik created Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a single CD art piece auctioned for $2 million.
The Auction Twist
The buyer was Martin Shkreli, known for jacking up drug prices, causing tension with Wu-Tang Clan.
The Consequence
Tarik helped immortalize Wu-Tang Clan but nearly destroyed it with the $2 million art album auction.
In short
Tarik Azzougarh, a Dutch Moroccan hip-hop fan, created a $2 million art album for Wu-Tang Clan that nearly destroyed the group after Martin Shkreli bought it.
